Russian engineers from the Ulyanovsk State Technical University (USTU) and the Russian biotech laboratory Neiry conducted an experiment in which they tested the technology for controlling the unmanned truck “Gazelle Next”. They did it with the power of thought – using a neural interface, RIA Novosti reports, citing Neiry, which developed the corresponding technology.
They noted that during the experiment, the developers connected the neural interface to a computer, and the computer to a car. As a result, a complex logic of the vehicle control algorithm was created, which ensures the rotation of the wheels, speed control and an emergency stop scenario.
“If the driver is focused on the road and is not distracted, the car’s speed increases. As soon as the system detects increasing fatigue or distraction, the speed decreases. In an emergency or if the driver is distracted from the dashboard and windshield for a long time – for example, when he falls asleep and nods – the emergency stop system is activated,” the company explained.
Neiry also said that while this project is experimental, mass production is not currently planned.
Earlier, a Russian neurophysiologist explained why we need to abandon old neural interfaces.